136-447 Reading Texts in Social Theory

Note

Formerly available as 136-079. Students who have completed 136-079 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr John Rundell

Prerequisites

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year combined honours in social theory, the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in history and philosophy of science, philosophy, sociology, cultural studies or another Faculty of Arts department.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour seminar per week

Subject Description

This subject is designed to provide students with a detailed familiarity with the works of at least one of the major classical social theorists. Students who complete this subject should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of at least one significant social theorist or theoretical tradition; have developed the reading and analytical skills for such comprehension and understanding which can be readily used for other texts and subject matter; and have established a basis for postgraduate research if desired.

Assessment

A seminar paper and an essay totalling 5000 words.



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